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Should men and women follow the same dress code? The article below, published in the Kansas City Star, describes a London temp worker who was a receptionist who was allegedly sent home without pay when she refused to wear heels at work and questioned whether male employees would have to follow this policy too and how it affects her job performance. The job entailed hours of walking and showing clients meeting rooms throughout the building. So is it legal that companies can set up different dress codes for men and women? There are laws against discrimination, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that employers are prohibited from enacting dress codes that prevent certain ethnic or religious dress and that employers are required to accommodate outfits required for a disability. However, it does not address gender discrimination in regards to job attire. This is a good opportunity for employers and employees to discuss and address gender issues, what discrimination is, and identifying discrimination examples to help prevent it in the future. Kansas City attorneys and law firms have helped many workers experiencing mistreatment. If you are suffering from gender discrimination or sexual harassment in the workplace, contacting a lawyer may help you better understand your rights.

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